Another tick on the 'things to do' list
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325818)
Rockingham, Australia
September 23, 2021 4:19am CST
Today, we put a rail up in the garage. It’s one we made at our previous place. The spikes are railway ‘dogs’ which are used to help hold railway lines in place. We collect a few of these from time to time. We now have somewhere to hold extension cords and lengths of rope.
Various people make smaller versions of this and charge small fortunes for much shorter lengths. Maybe it would be a good cottage industry for us. What do you think?
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@DocAndersen (54411)
• United States
23 Sep 21
that is a cool way to handle that issue. due to my professional training, I always do a type of braid when rolling long cables (the ends aren't managed, and the wire isn't damaged either)
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@DocAndersen (54411)
• United States
23 Sep 21
@myklj999 Exactly - i know how each type of cable needs to be wrapped. People wind ethernet cables so tight, and then wonder why the cable no longer well can be used as a network cable!
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@sharonelton (25012)
• Lichfield, England
23 Sep 21
Sounds like a good way to use old railway 'dogs'.
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@snowy22315 (169974)
• United States
23 Sep 21
YOu have a lot of extension cords. I only have one huge one for outside things, and a few smaller ones for inside things. Yours all seem to be about the same thickness and size. Good solution though.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
23 Sep 21
@JudyEv true.
I need one for my cables - chargers, headphones, cords.
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@JudyEv (325818)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Sep 21
@allen0187 You probably want something a bit smaller and neater.
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Ok, that's probably it. I don't know anyone who does any kind of craft except Hank but his craft is restoring classic cars.
@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
23 Sep 21
Maybe it is. I think you should try and make small ones for sale.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
23 Sep 21
@JudyEv they probably add some creativity to it?
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@JudyEv (325818)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Sep 21
@toniganzon Sometimes the wood is highly polished and the spikes a shiny black but that's all pretty simple stuff too.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
23 Sep 21
I roll extra cords up and wrap a rubber band around them and store them in a box. That's a really good idea though. You should try it and see how well they sell.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
24 Sep 21
@JudyEv 
That sounds a lot easier... and you're getting good exercise while you follow the tracks, pulling out all the spikes... I wonder how long it will take before the trains have trouble after you've... uhm... "collected" all the spikes? 
That sounds a lot easier... and you're getting good exercise while you follow the tracks, pulling out all the spikes... I wonder how long it will take before the trains have trouble after you've... uhm... "collected" all the spikes? 1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (156276)
• United States
23 Sep 21
I think it looks great. As for the cottage industry, I think it's worth a try.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
24 Sep 21
Well as in business, there is the good but, you got to deal with the not so good too. You'll be traveling a lot, insurance, & other expenses of business. But, if you come upon people in need of it, why not make extra money?
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@JudyEv (325818)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Sep 21
@oahuwriter Yes, pretty much, thanks. Still need work on the garden.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
25 Sep 21
@JudyEv
Ok. You're completely settled in, now?
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@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
24 Sep 21
You have made use of them. It looks so neat.
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@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
24 Sep 21
@JudyEv So do I. The place looks organized and we are more productive in an organized space.
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@RebeccasFarm (86760)
• United States
23 Sep 21
What a good idea Judy..
You have such creative ideas for good purpose.
Looks so nice and neat now.
Yes it might be a good small industry for you.
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@RebeccasFarm (86760)
• United States
24 Sep 21
@JudyEv Yes those are fine for the garage..good idea the sand blast
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@wolfgirl569 (95218)
• Marion, Ohio
23 Sep 21
Looks good a you could make some money
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@Marilynda1225 (79742)
• United States
24 Sep 21
I could use something like that in my garage.
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@JudyEv (325818)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Sep 21
It's very handy. We had several lots in the other house. A smaller one on the back verandah held spades and rakes, etc. And one in the laundry held our hats.
